Gamey: meaning, definitions and examples
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gamey
[ ˈɡeɪmi ]
taste
Having the flavor or odor of game, especially when it is slightly tainted or preserved.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The venison had a gamey taste to it.
- The duck meat was a bit gamey.
behavior
Showing a strong and competitive spirit, especially in a way that some may find excessive or undesirable.
Synonyms
aggressive, competitive, feisty
Examples of usage
- His gamey attitude during the match alienated some of his teammates.
- The coach warned the player about his gamey behavior on the field.
Translations
Translations of the word "gamey" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sabor de caça
🇮🇳 शिकार का स्वाद
🇩🇪 wildiger Geschmack
🇮🇩 rasa daging buruan
🇺🇦 смак дичини
🇵🇱 dziki smak
🇯🇵 野生動物の味
🇫🇷 goût de gibier
🇪🇸 sabor a caza
🇹🇷 av eti tadı
🇰🇷 사냥 고기의 맛
🇸🇦 طعم اللعبة
🇨🇿 chuť zvěřiny
🇸🇰 chuť diviny
🇨🇳 野味
🇸🇮 okus divjačine
🇮🇸 villibráð
🇰🇿 аң еті дәмі
🇬🇪 ნადირობის გემო
🇦🇿 ov əti dadı
🇲🇽 sabor a caza
Word origin
The term 'gamey' originated in the 19th century, derived from the word 'game' in the sense of wild animals hunted for sport or food. Initially used to describe the flavor of such meat, it later extended to refer to behavior reminiscent of such creatures. Over time, 'gamey' has become a versatile term applied to various contexts where a sense of wildness or intensity is present.